Nope, I’m not talking about Big Papi .
I’m talking about this guy – Rick Melanson who pulled a shock and awe cheerleading spectacle last night at Fenway in Games 5 of the ALCS series – spurring on the Bo Sox to pull out one of the greatest comebacks in ALCS history.
I admit it – I was a bad fan. I turned on the TV last night only to switch it off in quick disgust at the 7-0 Rays on top in the 7th. I couldn’t watch – I’m still scarred from the Aaron Boone home run. I guess that stays with me ’cause it’s the first year I actually cared about baseball.
I went for coffee this morning and felt like an ass – as I’m waiting in line I glance down at the various papers for my usual headline peeks and read half articles while I wait…and wait…and wait for coffee. I actually said aloud “What The Eff!!!!” Really loud actually, kind of embarrassing when I saw ”Miracle Sox!” roaring off the front of the Boston Herald.
Remember what’s her face, Brandi Chastain who yanked off her shirt and romped around the field in her sports bra after winning the ‘99 World Cup? (it’s so funny people got all upset about that). Anyway, she was cute and ripped and everything – but who needs Brandi when you’ve got Rick.
One of my favorite Red Sox moments is sitting on top of the Green Monster the first week it opened and hearing a guy in the crowd scream pure Boston style – “Hey Millah! Hit a Dingah!!”
Rick Melanson is my new favorite…anybody who throws out the man-boobs for Red Sox Nation is okay in my book.
Okay, who’s big papi? Love your comment about the man-boobs. I almost spit out my coffee!
Love the quote from the Boston fan about the “dingah”. I really miss hearing that accent! I have to say I’m quite tired of the southern drawl. Give me a “stah mahkit” (Star Market) or a “Lucky at the packy” any day!
ya i was drunk, but needed to turn things around!
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